Temporary Study Abroad Advisor

The Fries Center for Global Studies expands opportunities for the Wesleyan community to engage in local and global multicultural environments. We collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to advance the knowledge, language and intercultural skills, self-awareness, and empathy needed for responsible participation in an increasingly inter-dependent world.

Within the Fries Center for Global Studies, the Office of Study Abroad develops and provides a variety of experiential learning opportunities for Wesleyan students, faculty, and staff. Approximately 40% of Wesleyan students participate in one or more of these opportunities by the time they graduate.

Reporting to the Director, Study Abroad, the Temporary Study Abroad Advisor guides students through the study abroad process, from application to re-entry and beyond.

Responsibilities include:
MANAGING THE APPLICATION PROCESS

• Track each applicant’s progress in completing the study abroad application according to schedule.
• Advise study abroad applicants concerning program options, the application process, and Wesleyan’s financial and academic policies and protocols.
• Maintain accurate student files and records.
• In collaboration with Director, review applications and determine students’eligibility to study abroad.
• Communicate with university staff, including Residential Life, the Deans’ Office,Registrar’s Office, and others, regarding students’ plans and eligibility for study abroad.
• Communicate with Financial Aid and Student Accounts regarding billing and budgets for study abroad.

PROMOTING STUDY ABROAD

• Collaborate with other staff on social media, website, print, and other promotional efforts.

Other duties as assigned.

This position is hybrid (on campus and remote) position, but it has the potential for fully remote work. All positions may require on campus meetings.

Remote work is only considered for residents of MA, VT, NH, ME, CT, RI, or NY.

This position works up to 30hrs per week for 12 weeks beginning in September, 2025. Continuation dependent on funding.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years experience in international education, study abroad or related degree (relevant student experience will be considered) or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
Demonstrated intercultural competence and communication skills.
Ability to distill and convey information effectively to multiple audiences.
Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with others.
Proficient organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks.
Proficient managing multiple projects with competing deadlines applying a high degree of attention to detail.
Proficient technological skills working with word processing, database, spreadsheet and software programs such as MS Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to provide guidance or assistance with respect and empathy.
Demonstrated commitment to attentive and proactive customer focused interactions.
Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in a second language (intermediate level or higher).
Some knowledge of intercultural, multicultural and/or diversity and inclusion theories.

Additional Applicant Instructions:

Position is opened until filled. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00.hr.

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

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Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.